Ruth Hamilton

Ruth Hamilton

Homes Editor

Ruth is TechRadar's Homes Editor specializing in air (vacuum cleaners, robovacs, fans and air purifiers), and hair (hair dryers, straighteners and stylers). She has been in consumer journalism since 2020, reviewing and writing about everything from outdoor kit to mattresses and wellness gadgets, with stints on Tom's Guide and T3 before joining TechRadar. Before that, she worked on various design titles, in print and online.

Articles by: Ruth Hamilton

Shark Cordless Pro Vacuum with Big Savings graphic overlaid

We gave this Shark cordless stick vacuum a glowing 4-star review – and it's now 50% off at Amazon

By Ruth Hamilton published

This Shark cordless stick vacuum just dropped to a new lowest-ever price, and it's just the thing to kick-start your spring cleaning.

best robot vacuum: Roomba Combo J7 Plus

The best robot vacuum 2025: top robovacs to keep every home dust-free

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Updated Your guide to the top robot vacuums (and mops) for hassle-free cleaning, as recommended by experienced reviewers.

Dreame vacuum floorhead with Lowest Price graphic overlaid

My favorite affordable cordless stick vacuum just dropped to a historic low price, and if I didn't already have 5 vacuums at home I'd buy one immediately

By Ruth Hamilton published

If I didn't already have 5 vacuums at home, I'd immediately buy one of these.

The best hair dryer, the GHD Helios, on a purple background

The best hair dryer 2025: expert tested and approved

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Updated We've reviewed the best hair dryers and latest blow dryers from Dyson, GHD and Shark to help you care for your hair. Here are our top picks.

Miele Guard L1 Comfort XL cyclinder vacuum

I've been patiently waiting for the newest vacuum tech to make its way into cylinder vacuums, and Miele has finally delivered

By Ruth Hamilton published

Miele is bringing cylinder vacuums into the modern age at last, with new auto-adjusting, app-connected model.

Dreame D9 Max Gen 2 robot vacuum in front of fireplace in reviewer's home

Dreame D9 Max Gen 2 review: a budget-friendly robot vacuum that actually does as it's told

By Ruth Hamilton published

Great Value

The Dreame D9 Max vacuums well, follows instructions, and is a solid budget buy.

best Dyson Airwrap dupes

The best Dyson Airwrap dupes 2025: affordable alternatives, tried and tested

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

We round up the best Airwrap dupes for creating salon-worthy style without the hefty price tag.

Shark FlexStyle in reviewer's home, with auto-wrap barrel attached and oval brush and diffuser sat behind it

Shark FlexStyle review: a versatile multi-styler to rival the Airwrap

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

The Shark FlexStyle is versatile and comfortable to use, but a few attachments fell flat for us.

iRobot Roomba Combo 405 Plus

iRobot's understated new fleet of Roombas nails what I actually want from a robot vacuum

By Ruth Hamilton published

While other brands are busy attaching arms to their robovacs, iRobot's understated innovations are more genuinely useful.

best hair straighteners hero image, showing GHD unplugged flat irons

The best hair straighteners 2025: top hair irons for silky-smooth styles

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

From super-straight to wonderful waves, these are the best hair straighteners for every kind of style.

Tineco Floor One S7 Pro wet-dry vacuum against a blue background

The best wet-dry vacuum cleaner 2025: recommended by expert reviewers

By Jim McCauley last updated

We've tested a range of wet and dry vacuums from leading brands – here are the ones that came out on top.

iRobot Roomba Combo 205

This new Roomba finally solves the big problem I have with robot vacuums

By Ruth Hamilton published

I don't have room for a bulky dock in my home, but the Roomba 205 has an innovative solution.

iRobot Roomba Combo 405 Plus

7 of my favorite upgrades in the all-new Roomba robovacs – plus 2 I'm worried about

By Ruth Hamilton published

Improved mopping, coherent naming, and LiDAR at last – iRobot's new fleet of Roomba bots looks very promising.

Roomba poking out from under a chair

iRobot is overhauling its robovac range, and for the first time in years I'm excited about a new Roomba

By Ruth Hamilton published

Rotating mop pads, heated docks, and – at last! – LiDAR. iRobot is finally catching up with the competition.

Person using Dyson V8 vacuum

Dyson vacuums have one big problem and I don't understand why

By Ruth Hamilton published

Dyson needs to fix this basic usability issue across its full range, not just the most expensive model.

The Apple MacBook Air next to the Dyson Supersonic R and new AMD GPU

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the best tech at MWC to Apple's new iPads and MacBooks

By Hamish Hector published

The week's 7 biggest tech stories from MWC, Apple, Meta and more for March 8, 2025.

Shark TurboBlade fan

The new Shark fan can blast blades of air in any direction, and it's set to make summer far more bearable

By Ruth Hamilton published

It looks nothing like a fan, but I think the new Shark TurboBlade fan might be my summer savior.

Three photos of the Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer

Dyson just released a consumer version of its best pro hair dryer, and I can't wait to get my hands on one

By Ruth Hamilton published

Forget about the Supersonic Nural; the Supersonic r is smaller, lighter, and more powerful.

Proscenic Floobot X1 Robot Vacuum and Mop against a green and blue background

The best budget robot vacuum cleaner in 2025: low-effort cleaning at low prices

By Jim McCauley last updated

6 of the best budget robot vacuums to keep your floors clean without spending a small fortune.

Laifen Mini hair dryer in reviewer's bathroom

Laifen Mini hair dryer review: powerful airflow, scalp-friendly modes, and a dinky design

By Ruth Hamilton published

Recommended

The Laifen Mini is a travel-sized hair dryer that's smart and powerful enough that I'd happily swap it into my main styling gadget lineup.

Person holding Dyson Airwrap with Don't Miss graphic overlaid

The Airwrap deal I've been holding out for just landed – get $100 off the original version before it disappears forever

By Ruth Hamilton published

Looks like Dyson is phasing out the 2022 Airwrap in favor of the new i.d. version, so it might be your last chance for a bargain

Roborock robot vacuum next to a Big Savings graphic

How to buy a cheap robot vacuum in the Presidents' Day sales – 5 shopping tips from a deals expert

By Ruth Hamilton published

The upcoming sales are a great time to bag a bargain robovac – here's how to make sure you get the best buy.

best hair styler tool: Dyson AirWrap

The best hair styler 2025: effective tools to shape, smooth and sculpt

By Rosie Hilder last updated

We've tested out the best hair styling tools around, including multi-stylers, hot brushes and more.

Tester using Shark PowerDetect cordless vacuum in living room

Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum review

By Alex Temblador last updated

Recommended

The Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum is designed to combine power with seriously smart detection features.

Person holding Shark PowerDetect cordless vacuum and Shark Detect Pro cordless

Shark Detect Pro vs PowerDetect: which vacuum is better?

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

We run down all the differences between two of Shark's most hi-tech vacuum lines

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